However, the win was marred by an injury to record signing Joao Felix. The 19-year-old was forced off after just 27 minutes of their win over the Segunda Division team:

Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan

Joao Felix debut over already, got knock to hip, tried to run it off, but obviously in good bit of pain. Which is big pity. Possibly about to be sold Correa on as sub.

There were plenty of positives to take ahead of their match against Chivas, though. Ivan Saponjic and Felipe both scored debut goals, while Vitolo was also on target.

The former Sevilla winger was not a regular under Simeone last season but is keen to make an impact, per Pablo Egea at Marca.

"I've wanted to have opportunities since I first joined Atletico and I've not been able to play until now," Vitolo said. "It's something that I want, I was excited to return and let's hope I can have much more game time this season."

Atletico will expect to beat a Chivas side that is in the middle of a busy schedule. The club have been juggling their ICC commitments with the start of the Liga MX campaign: